Barry Goldberg was a long-time club director and coach of the Metro Volleyball Club of DC. He helped bring this club to national recognition and respect. He devoted his time to CHRVA as an active Board of Director for many years. During his time as club director, he began the Capitol Hill Classic which has become one of the largest junior tournaments in the country and the largest event in DC. Through his tireless efforts, this tournament has become a staple of the community and of CHRVA. As a tribute to Barry’s lifelong commitment to volleyball and CHRVA, this grant is dedicated to him.

I.          The grant will be used to give up to $1000 to a CHRVA Junior Coach in good standing to pursue coaching education by attending the AVCA convention or a CHRVA course approved by the Grant committee. A maximum of 3 grants will be awarded per year.

II.         Process

A. The Grant Committee will consist of the Commissioner, Junior Program Director, Junior Girls Manager, and the Junior Boys Manager. The Grant Committee will:

1. establish the criteria and nomination application

2. establish the nomination deadline and award date

2. review the grant applications and award the grants each year.

B. Applications for the grant can be self-nominated by a Junior Coach in good standing or nominated by a current CHRVA member. Grant application can be found on the chrva.org website.

C. Grants can be used for the cost of the convention/course, transportation, or lodging.

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